Rockwall Police Department joins community in honoring fallen officers during National Police Week

Rockwall Police Department joins community in honoring fallen officers during National Police Week

ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2021 — The Rockwall Police Department held a memorial service in honor of National Police Week, honoring officers across the state who died in the line of duty this past year. Among the fallen who were honored during the ceremony was Rockwall Police Department Officer Tracy Gaines, who died during […]

Royse City police officer struck by vehicle while helping stranded motorist

Royse City police officer struck by vehicle while helping stranded motorist

  ROYSE CITY, TX – April 11, 2021 –  On Saturday, April 10, 2021 at approximately 9:55 AM, Royse City Police Officer Michael Baley was helping a stranded motorist in the 200 Block of Westbound IH30 when he was struck by a vehicle. Officer Baley was out of his patrol car and in the grassy […]

Funeral procession traffic alert in Rockwall for Monday, Aug 10

Funeral procession traffic alert in Rockwall for Monday, Aug 10

: ROCKWALL, TX (August 7, 2020) About 3:45pm Monday, Aug 10 ~ the funeral procession for Rockwall Police Officer Tracy Gaines will proceed east from Lake Pointe Church onto the main lanes of I-30 before exiting at John King Blvd.   The procession will turn north on John King Blvd to State Hwy 66 and […]

Children as Arrows—Fashioned and Ready

Children as Arrows—Fashioned and Ready

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 1, 2018) An Albuquerque police officer found himself in an unsought limelight last fall. The story of Ryan Holets’ intervention in the lives of a homeless couple appeared on CNN, The Today Show, and many smaller media outlets. Those who missed the uplifting report may have seen the 27-year-old during the […]

Deputy honored after saving victims of submerged car

Deputy honored after saving victims of submerged car

Sons of the American Revolution recognize Rockwall hero (Rockwall) April 16, 2012 – Deputy Keven Rowan of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department was named a Rockwall Hero by the Sons of the American Revolution last week.  Deputy Rowan has received local, area, and national recognition for saving the lives of two young women who were […]